Genuine BMW part 51 16 8 176 494: Cap right. The number stamped on the part is 51168176494; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 8176494. You will find it on our Interior Body shelf, under Mirrors, trims, storage compartments.
It fits the E36 convertible (318i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3, 1994–1999), with the M42, M43, M44, M50, M52 or S50 and other engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on the Sun visors (51_2100) diagram. BMW's catalog calls for two of these at each place it is fitted. It weighs about 2 g (under 0.1 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
